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Why does BC have such a large number of wildlife species? (2 reasons)1. Lots of diverse habitats (Result of large latitude and geologic and glacial history) 2.Glacial history (Affected speciation and distribution of species)
How did glaciation contribute to BC's biodiversity?- Scoured landscape creating diverse topography leading to diverse habitats leading to diverse species
What is the biogeoclimatic zone classification system based on?Similar climate and vegetation. The 16 zones are named after the dominant plant or tree species
What is the ecoregion classification system based on?Ecodomains are areas of broad climate uniformity (Polar, dry, humid temperate, and cool oceanic).
#1 Name, climate, geography, and speciesNortheast Pacific Ecoprovince Rain and storms in winter, light summer winds Ocean Whales, dolphins, seals, otters
#2 Name, climate, geography-Coast and Mountains Ecoprovince -High rainfall -Coastal mountains, islands and deep inlets
#3 Name, climate, geography-Georgia Depression Ecoprovince -Moderate climate -flat lowlands, highly populated. -Forest habitats of Douglas fir and Garry Oak/Arbutus
#4 Name, geography-Southern Interior Ecoprovince - Dry grasslands, ponderosa pine and interior douglas fir. -Large deep lakes
#5 Name, climax, geography-Southern Interior Mtn Ecoprovince -Southern rocky mountains; heavy snow on western slopes -Dense coniferous forests; some mixed and deciduous
#6 Name, climate, geography- Central Interior Ecoprovince - Cold winters, warm summers - Flat to rolling plateaus. - Pine forests - wetlands and small lakes
#7 Name, geography, species-Sub-Boreal Interior Ecoprovince - Broad level plateaus. Dense coniferous forests (spruce and pine) Extensive lakes and wetlands. - Moose country
#8 Name, climate, geography-Boreal Plains Ecoprovince -Dry summers, arctic winters -Plateaus, plains, and lowlands. Aspen parklands
#9 Name, climate, geography-Taiga Plains Ecoprovince - Long cold winters -White and black spruce. Bogs and wetlands. Muskeg country
#10 Name, climate, geography, speciesNorthern Boreal Mtn Ecoprovince - Short dry summers and long, severe winters - Mountains, high plateaus and wide valleys (e.g. Spatsizi). White and black spruce, willow and birch - caribou and thinhorn sheep